Shark attack at Roe Reef off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Roe Reef off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, 10-Sep-1966
Date of attack: September 10th 1966
Location: Roe Reef off Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Shark species: 1.9 m [6.5'] Mako shark
Name of victim: Frank Paxman
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury

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1.9 m [6.5'] mako shark 1.9 m [6.5'] Mako shark

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